Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Prepare the Dough
- Take the phyllo dough sheets and cut them into long rectangular strips (about 4 inches wide).
- Stack a few layers of strips together to create the base for each rose.
Prepare the Filling
- In a mixing bowl, combine the ground almonds and shredded coconut.
- Add one capful of rose water and one capful of orange blossom water.
- Mix well until the filling is slightly damp and fragrant.
Shape the Roses
- Brush a strip of phyllo dough with melted ghee.
- Place a line of the almond-coconut filling along the length of the strip.
- Fold the dough over the filling and brush again with ghee.
- Carefully roll the strip from one end to the other, creating a rose shape.
- Place the "roses" in a baking tray greased with ghee. If any dough remains, you can place pieces in the gaps.
Bake
- Brush the tops of the roses generously with more melted ghee.
- Preheat your oven to 190°C (375°F).
- Bake for approximately 20 minutes or until the pastry is golden brown and crispy.
Prepare the Sugar Syrup
- While the baklava is baking, add sugar and water to a saucepan.
- Add a slice of lemon.
- Let it boil for about 5 minutes without stirring.
- Turn off the heat and add the rose water. Let it cool slightly before using.
Finishing Touches
- As soon as the baklava comes out of the oven, pour the syrup over the hot pastry so it absorbs the sweetness.
- Once cooled slightly, dip the bottom of each rose in shredded coconut.
- Garnish the center of each rose with crushed pistachios and a dried rose petal.
